Andy Warhol Said
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Showbiz kids and all their schemes
Big plans as empty as their dreams
They all got confidence to spare
Feel the ambition if you dare, yeah

You want it all now, and it doesn't matter how
You can't dance or sing, but that don't mean a thing
'Cos it's not what you do, it's who you are
And you'd sell your mum and dad to be where you are

And what Andy Warhol said was right, maybe
Everyone gets a shot if they're good enough or not
We'll all be celebrities in time in pantomime

Skin deep, should I jump onto the heap
'Cos I'm still here, is it time I disappeared?
Music should always move along
But this many people can't be wrong

If what Andy Warhol said was right, baby
I guess I must be wrong, my fifteen minutes gone
Do you mind if I get in the queue in front of you?

You're all just off your time, I guess I can't put the blame on you

Showbiz kids and all their schemes
Big plans as empty as their dreams
They all got confidence to spare
Feel the ambition if you dare

And what Andy Warhol said was right, maybe
Everyone gets a shot if they're good enough or not
We'll all be celebrities in time in our time

I'm gonna have to get back in the queue
In front of you, in front of you




So what you gonna do?
I'm just as bad as you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Thunder's song "Andy Warhol Said" describe the cut-throat world of showbiz, where talent alone may not be enough to succeed. The first verse describes the showbiz kids and their ambitious plans, which are often as empty as their dreams. These people believe in themselves and exude confidence, and if one has the guts, they can feel the ambition, too. Despite not being able to dance or sing, these people will do whatever it takes to get ahead in the industry. The lyrics suggest that it's not about what you do, but who you are that matters in showbiz, and people are willing to go to great lengths to be where they are.


In the chorus, the lyrics quote the famous artist Andy Warhol, who said that everyone gets a shot in showbiz, regardless of their talent. Thunder wants to say that anyone can be famous in the industry, but that fame is fleeting and will be over in just 15 minutes. In the second verse, the lyrics question whether it is worth jumping on the showbiz heap, knowing that anyone can make it big with the right connections or look. The chorus repeats the theme of Warhol's quote, with Thunder questioning whether they are good enough to be famous.


Overall, the lyrics of "Andy Warhol Said" depict the unglamorous side of showbiz, where people will do whatever it takes to get ahead. The song warns of the fleeting nature of fame and suggests that people may not always be as good as they think they are when it comes to making it big in the industry.


Line by Line Meaning

Showbiz kids and all their schemes
Referring to people in the entertainment industry with grand plans and ideas


Big plans as empty as their dreams
Their aspirations and goals are often shallow and unrealistic


They all got confidence to spare
These individuals are often very self-assured


Feel the ambition if you dare, yeah
Their intensity and hunger can be intimidating


You want it all now, and it doesn't matter how
Desire for success is immediate and unyielding


You can't dance or sing, but that don't mean a thing
Skillset is beyond the point


'Cos it's not what you do, it's who you are
Personality and image is far more important


And you'd sell your mum and dad to be where you are
Willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve success, regardless of the cost


And what Andy Warhol said was right, maybe
Warhol's statement about fame being accessible to everyone is potentially accurate


Everyone gets a shot if they're good enough or not
It doesn't matter if your talent is irrelevant, there is still an opportunity for fame


We'll all be celebrities in time in pantomime
Fame will be thrust upon us all, even in the most trivial settings


Skin deep, should I jump onto the heap
Should I conform to the shallow standards of the entertainment industry


'Cos I'm still here, is it time I disappeared?
Feeling out of place in this cultural context


Music should always move along
Creativity should evolve and adapt over time


But this many people can't be wrong
The masses must be satisfied if they are endorsing something


If what Andy Warhol said was right, baby
Reiteration of Warhol's proclamation about fame accessibility


I guess I must be wrong, my fifteen minutes gone
Personal insecurity about fading into obscurity


Do you mind if I get in the queue in front of you?
Can I please have your spot in line for fame?


You're all just off your time, I guess I can't put the blame on you
Everyone is simply trying to keep up; cannot fault them for that


We'll all be celebrities in time in our time
Reiteration of the idea that fame is attainable for everyone


I'm gonna have to get back in the queue
Acknowledgment that they are not yet famous


In front of you, in front of you
Trying to bypass others to achieve success


So what you gonna do?
What actions will you take to achieve success?


I'm just as bad as you
Acknowledging that they are just like the other aspiring celebrities




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Written by: LUKE MORLEY

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